DISCRETELY Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

discretely

adverb

Definition of discretely

as in separately

for each person or thing The two problems should be addressed discretely, as one is unrelated to the other.

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Recent Examples of discretely The $85 billion company is breaking up the empire into two different businesses discretely focused on connectivity and content. — Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 29 June 2026 The California judge noticed that some Meta employees were wearing Meta smart glasses, which can discretely record sound and video. — Dave Lieber mar. 5, Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 2026 Tucked discretely within the hotel, Bar Aristide is the hotel's speakeasy-style hideaway that feels more like a private members' club. — Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 6 Dec. 2025 Snag this shoe storage cabinet that holds 24 pairs and doubles as an entryway table, or opt for this under-bed solution that discretely keeps shoes and clothes hidden away. — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 26 Nov. 2025 Somebody’s dad discretely pulled a Fanta from his bag and opened it with a fizz. — Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2025

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Sure enough, Heyward and Freeman headed south that day — still driving separately because of their differing morning routines.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026
The Hollywood Reporter has separately learned that Lee reached a confidential settlement agreement with actor Mark Curry in 2015.

— Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026

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